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What should you do when reversing on the hard shoulder?
What should you do when reversing on the hard shoulder?
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When can you drive over a footpath?
When can you drive over a footpath?
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What is the national speed limit outside built-up areas?
What is the national speed limit outside built-up areas?
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What is the national speed limit on dual carriageways?
What is the national speed limit on dual carriageways?
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Why should you keep your speed down on a street with parked vehicles on the left-hand side?
Why should you keep your speed down on a street with parked vehicles on the left-hand side?
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What should you do when meeting an obstruction on your side of the road?
What should you do when meeting an obstruction on your side of the road?
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When can you gain lawful access into a property?
When can you gain lawful access into a property?
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Why should you keep your speed down when driving along a street with parked vehicles?
Why should you keep your speed down when driving along a street with parked vehicles?
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What should you do if you need to slow down quickly on a dual carriageway due to a hazard?
What should you do if you need to slow down quickly on a dual carriageway due to a hazard?
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Which vehicles are typically fitted with amber flashing beacons on the roof?
Which vehicles are typically fitted with amber flashing beacons on the roof?
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What is the recommended use of the hard shoulder on a multi-lane carriageway?
What is the recommended use of the hard shoulder on a multi-lane carriageway?
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How should you rejoin the main carriageway from the hard shoulder after a breakdown?
How should you rejoin the main carriageway from the hard shoulder after a breakdown?
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What should you do if another driver is tailgating you on a dual carriageway?
What should you do if another driver is tailgating you on a dual carriageway?
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Why is it essential to be extra cautious when driving on a dual carriageway?
Why is it essential to be extra cautious when driving on a dual carriageway?
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What should you do if you're feeling tired while driving on a dual carriageway?
What should you do if you're feeling tired while driving on a dual carriageway?
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What is the purpose of hazard lights on a dual carriageway?
What is the purpose of hazard lights on a dual carriageway?
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What should you do when you're unsure if it's safe to overtake a tractor ahead of you?
What should you do when you're unsure if it's safe to overtake a tractor ahead of you?
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Who are the road users that are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?
Who are the road users that are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?
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When is it acceptable to leave your engine running when parked on a road?
When is it acceptable to leave your engine running when parked on a road?
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Where must you NOT park or wait?
Where must you NOT park or wait?
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What should you do when you encounter oncoming traffic?
What should you do when you encounter oncoming traffic?
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What should you do when you're approaching a tractor ahead of you?
What should you do when you're approaching a tractor ahead of you?
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Why is it important to be cautious when approaching roundabouts?
Why is it important to be cautious when approaching roundabouts?
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What is the most important reason to avoid leaving your engine running when parked on a road?
What is the most important reason to avoid leaving your engine running when parked on a road?
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Study Notes
Rules of the Road
- When reversing on a hard shoulder, do it carefully.
- You may drive over a footpath if no pedestrians are near, to gain lawful access into a property, or when the pavement is very wide.
National Speed Limits
- The national speed limit outside built-up areas unless otherwise indicated is 100kph for cars and motorcycles.
- The national speed limit on dual carriageways unless otherwise indicated is 80kph for cars and motorcycles.
Driving Safety
- When driving along a street with parked vehicles, keep your speed down because children may run out from between the vehicles, drivers' doors may open, and vehicles may be pulling out.
- When meeting an obstruction on your side of the road, give way to oncoming traffic.
- When overtaking a tractor, do not overtake if you are in doubt.
Roundabouts
- Be aware that horse riders, long vehicles, and cyclists may take an unusual course at roundabouts.
Parking
- You should not leave your vehicle parked on a road with the engine running on any occasion.
- You must not park or wait in certain places, including on the slope of a hill.
Dual Carriageways
- When driving on a dual carriageway, you should not switch on your hazard lights or flash your headlights when slowing down quickly due to a hazard.
- Maintenance vehicles, breakdown recovery vehicles, and other specific vehicles are normally fitted with amber flashing beacons on the roof.
- Use the hard shoulder of a multi-lane carriageway only for stopping in an emergency or leaving the dual-carriageway.
- When rejoining the main carriageway from the hard shoulder after a breakdown, move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights.
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Test your knowledge of road rules and carriageway safety, including when to drive over a footpath and how to navigate the hard shoulder. Learn the rules of the road to stay safe on the highways.
